A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND RANDY HANAUER OF R. HANAUER IN FORT MILL FOR HIS COMPANY'S CHARMING SPRINGMAID BOW TIE, WHICH IS WOVEN, PRINTED, AND HANDSEWN IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the South Carolina House is pleased to salute Randy Hanauer of Fort Mill's R. Hanauer for the creation of a delightful made-in-South Carolina product offering that has garnered well-deserved popularity, not just in South Carolina but also far beyond the borders of the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, R. Hanauer's Springmaid bow tie is South Carolina-made from start to finish: Its cotton outer fabric is woven in Gaffney by Hamrick Mills, its poly/cotton lining is woven in Gaffney by Carolina Cotton works, its fabric is printed in Fort Lawn by Springs Creative, and, ultimately, the bow tie is handsewn in Fort Mill by R. Hanauer; and

Whereas, R. Hanauer was established in 1985 when its owner, Randy Hanauer, realized that white pocket squares were a niche that needed to be filled in the menswear market. At that time, the only squares available were the "for blow, not for show" type, and, as Mr. Hanauer knew, a handkerchief is much too large for a suit breast pocket. Mr. Hanauer's knowledge in fabric, design, and color, combined with his experience as a manufacturer's representative, made his new business endeavor possible; and

Whereas, his new white pocket squares were well received by retail stores, and Randy Hanauer soon added a few new patterns, such as tattersalls, plaids, and paisleys. As he grew in talent and confidence, he added bow ties and matching cummerbunds to his product line; and

Whereas, in 1989, R. Hanauer, Inc., expanded operations as Mr. Hanauer's business moved into its own workshop in Fort Mill. Since that time, the company has tripled the size of its facility. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend Randy Hanauer of R. Hanauer in Fort Mill for his company's charming Springmaid bow tie, which is woven, printed, and handsewn in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Randy Hanauer.

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